The area of Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo) has an abundance of vacation attractions, surrounded by beautiful beaches and a water wonderland.
Guests at Villa del Arco find a lot to do in Los Cabos. On this page you will find information about many of these activities.
We hope this will help you in planning your Villa del Arco vacation.
Los Cabos has some of Mexico's finest beaches (see Beach Section below). Water sports include Scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming in the sparkling water.
The bay in front of Villa del Arco is alive with watercraft, sea kayaks, catamarans and parasailors.
It is easy to rent the water toy of your choice, from high-powered Jet Skis
or Sea Doos, to quiet self-powered sea kayaks.
Sport fishing is excellent (see Fishing Section below -- Cabo
is known as "the marlin capital of the world"). The world's
richest bill fishing tournament is held in Cabo San Lucas: The Bisbee's Black & Blue
and the Offshore tournaments are held annually in October.
World-class golf courses
(some with ocean-front holes!) are nearby (see Golf Section below).
There is whale-watching during the annual visits of grays, orcas, humpbacks, and blue whales from December to March
(see Whale Watching Section below).
Also many land-based activities are offered, including
ATV tours, horseback riding, hiking, and sightseeing. There are lots of restaurants, night
life, and bountiful shopping opportunities as well. (See the Sections
below for more information.)
The Concierges at Villa del Arco can give you
more information on these activities and help you make the reservations.
Los Cabos Area Beaches near Villa del Arco
All
Los Cabos beaches are open to the public. Many accessible beaches are isolated, and can be wonderful for beachcombing.
Some have world-class surf, while others are calm,
with a multitude of colorful tropical fish.
Some beaches are crowded with resorts and commercial activities.
Click here to explore 17 beaches.
Areas with coral reefs, shipwrecks, underwater caves and caverns are great for
Cabo Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
adventures, taking advantage of the aquatic
splendors available in this area called Los Cabos.
Cabo Sport Fishing
Many people claim that Los Cabos Sport Fishing
is the world's best (Cabo is the Sports Fishing
Capital of the World). Some of the
world's deepest water is just offshore. Over 650 different species of fish swim
through these beautiful waters. Record marlin, sailfish and swordfish,
tuna, roosterfish, wahoo, rays and many others are caught here.
Because of the sudden depth of both the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez, surf fishermen
catch many deep-sea species, even from the beach. Surf fishermen can be seen
fishing from the beach in front of Villa del Arco.
Whale Watching in Los Cabos
Grays, orcas, humpbacks, blues and other whales can be seen in Baja
waters. The world's largest fish, the whale shark, is also found here.
Frolicking gray whales in Cabo's Bay provide wonderful whale watching from January to March.
With a moderate size, they range in length from 40 to 50 feet and can weigh up to 73,000 pounds.
These whales migrate some 6,000 miles south from Alaskan and Siberian waters
to winter in the warm waters of Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. Here they find shelter, food,
and give birth to their young.
Whale petting is a popular tourist attraction. North of
Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific side,
there are several protected lagoons which are winter breeding and calving waters
for gray whales and other species. Tourists hire boats to pet the whales,
or to watch them crash out of the water up close. In some places the whales
allow visitors to pet them from fishing docks.
Cabo Golf
Los Cabos has become one of North America's
hottest golf destinations. Here ocean-front holes provide beauty with a
considerable amount of difficulty. These world-class golf courses boast designs by Jack Nicklaus, Roy Dye, and Trent Jones.
The variety of settings range from mountainous terrains to being nestled
near the beach. Many say these courses are among the finest anywhere.
Click here for descriptions of 6 Cabo golf courses.
Riding and Hiking
Horseback riding is available for mountain and
beach trail riders. Hikers and mountain bikers can take trips into the highland peaks and valleys
of the nearby mountains, the Sierra de la Laguna. Many species of plant life are
found here and nowhere else on earth, due to the unique blending of alpine
forest and desert.
Many who visit Los Cabos take the glass-bottom boat ride to the Arch
(El Arco). The hour-long outing gives visitors a lesson in geology and marine life, and passes by
Lover's Beach. This is a spit of beach between the tall rocks, where sunbathers can be dropped off and
picked up later.
Restaurants and Shops
Those who prefer shopping or sightseeing can find plenty to look at. Fine arts,
jewelry, crafts, food and drink are available in abundance.
The new Puerto Paraiso Mall, near
the marina of Cabo San Lucas, will hold over 200 stores, indoor/outdoor restaurants,
a 10-screen cinema, bowling alley and children's play center. Various areas of the mall overlook
the downtown marina.
At
night, few places can compete with the night-life of Cabo, with its dozens of
Cabo restaurants, discos, clubs, and bars from which to choose.
The Concierges at Villa del Arco can give you
more information on these activities and help you make reservations.
Guest Comments -- Favorite Cabo San Lucas Beach Resort Activities
These are some vacation activities that our guests have tried, liked,
and told us about:
- "I loved walking up the beach to downtown Cabo San Lucas and viewing the many shops (I did
it 4 times!). I sailed on the Pirate ship sunset cruise -- what a rush!"
- "We did most of the activities -- ATV Lighthouse Tour (2 times),
Waverunners, Banana Boat,
Parasail (2 times), Pirate ship snorkel tour, sport fishing (caught 9 tuna), and took the
glass-bottom boat trip to Land's End. The people from Cabo were very friendly and
helpful."
- "The people were all so friendly, from the people working at the resort, to the taxi drivers, to the vendors
on the beach. Seemingly everyone was 'mucho feliz'. We tried to communicate in Spanish
(and Spanglish) as much as we could, and it was really appreciated. It would make them
smile."
- "The beaches were some of the best I have ever been on. I parasailed for the first time, which was
awesome. And we rented a car for a day and drove to Todos Santos. It was
definitely a calm and relaxing vacation -- one I look forward to taking again."
- "I loved the accommodations, the kids loved the beautiful pools and the
beach. We went snorkeling, on boat trips and a magical horseback ride along the
beach at sunset. I visited the Spa and had an amazing massage. The people are
all so friendly. It was like being in Paradise. We had a fun, relaxing trip that
we will remember for a long time."
- "We went sport fishing and caught 7 yellow fin tuna which yielded 30lbs of meat. We saw whales,
a shark,
and even the marlin that got away. WE HAD A BLAST!"
The Concierges at Villa del Arco can give you
more information on these activities and help you make reservations.
Reviews
Been running since our return. Had a great time, did not buy a time share. Avoided that scene. Wonderful service from beginning to end. Would definitely use your services again.
Thank you, Tracee
Tracee, Portland, OR
Hi Bob,
Just wanted to let you know the tripadvisor review is finally posted. Our internet name is happy traveler. And the review is titled Stunning location, perfect for our needs, Incredible Staff! We were very thorough and complimentary about everything. Thanks again for all your help.
Lela & Joseph
I think you saved our trip! It was our 5 year anniversary and we really wanted to make it special. We had already reserved accomadations years ago at another Cabo resort and were finally cashing it in. To say the least they were below our expectations. To be honest our first few days there we didn't understand why anyone would go to Cabo. It was just our location I think and that we weren't in the type of accomdation we had expected.
Low and behold fate intervened and we toured the Villas Palmar and Villa del Arco and we were impressed. That is what we had expected and once we saw it we couldn't settle. We called you Bob and you made it happen. I cannot believe how excited we were. Even with our other room already paid for we were willing to relocate to have a real vacation. Maid service, a wonderful comfortable bed, windows that kept out noise, and a beautiful view of the ocean.
Thank you for saving our anniversary and our vacation.
The Villas-This is a spectacular resort complex. Yes, Palmar is the oldest and has a bit of a dated feel, but it is still a beautiful resort and location. We loved the Bella California Italian restaurant, Yimmy and Victor really took care of our last night celebration. They even knew it was our anniversary and they brought out a special plate with delicious Tiramisu and written in Chocolate Happy Anniversary. It was very sweet and romantic. They even dimmed the lights when we asked. We felt very well taken care of.
Our room was in the newer hotel Del Arco and it was fabulous. We had a wonderful deck, where we had our breakfasts, thanks to room service. Fresh fruit and the green juice and the sound of the waves. The room was well decorated and spacious. We enjoyed the inroom washer and dryer and will definately make use of that when we come back. We can pack lighter and have more room for souvenirs.
I loved the pools, the cash free aspect of the hotel, the pirate ship and of course the easy ocean access. The view of the rocks of Lands' End and Lovers Beach was worth. We only made it for one sunrise, but we vow to make it a priority next visit. Beautiful all the way around, 5 star service, and relaxing.
You really outdid yourself and we would love to book again next year. Please let me know how early we can book and get the best deals for next summer. We would love to know how we can choose a room at Villa del Arco that has both a sunrise and sunset view and has two rooms. Let me know if you can help us.
Sincerely,
V. Hager
V. Hager, Idaho
Thank you for arranging our stay at Villa Del Arco/Villa La Estancia. We have visited Cabo several times, and have always stayed at La Estancia, but this last stay was the easiest and best vacation, largely due to you. You had the ability to work out a vacation for us on the exact dates we needed, which I could not do on my own through VRBO or other sources. I will definitely call you the next time we plan to visit Cabo, which will hopefully be next year at this time.
The car service we arranged through your contacts was very good and reliable. The driver was very pleasant and had a plethora of information for us about the area.
My family had never stayed at Del Arco before. I can honestly say that Del Arco was equally as beautiful and comfortable as La Estancia. We will gladly stay at either resort in the future.
I can also honestly say that in the future I will save my time and call you directly instead of trying to work a deal through VRBO. Your rates are competitive and your resource of the large number of units you represent makes trip details easily arrangeable.
Thank you for the wonderful Christmas trip.
Kurtis and Rory
Lubbock, TX
Kurtis & Rory , Lubbuck, TX
We enjoyed a marvelous vacation in Cabo. Your condo was gorgeous and the location the best. We will definitely make a return visit. The staff was very friendly, helpful and efficient. The grounds were beautiful. Thanks for sharing your home away from home. I would definitely recommend your property.
Beverly Glovetski, Arlington Heigths
You did it again. As you know we are frequent visitors to Los Cabos and the surrounding area. Since this was going to be a longer trip I felt I should give you a call for the best deal at our favorite Vill del Arco. Once again you did a great job! From the incredibly reliable service of transportation to and from the resort to the room itself, everything was perfect. Knowing a bit about the resort I was able to secure a top floor room near the penthouse for a small upgrade fee which due to your incredible rates made perfect sense. We also added the "All Inclusive" to our stay upon arrival and were very, very pleased with our decision, it really is all inclusive!
Villa del Arco and really all the Villa properties are very well managed and the rooms are always very clean, not to mention the incredible staff. All the way from the groundskeepers to the management.
We will be calling again soon because unlike other travel providers to Cabo you go above and beyond to make your clients stay, as easy and relaxing as possible.
Can't thank you enough.
Craig
Craig L., Farmington, NM
I really enjoyed myself and am eagerly looking forward to my next visit. My family had the best vacation of their lives, and I got to eat some really great food and drink delicious sangria. I highly recommend this place to all interested parties.
Good Morning Bob,
I just wanted to send you a quick note to say how much we enjoyed the villa. It was beautiful and I couldn't have asked for more. We will be going down next year for a couple of weeks this time and will be in touch with you to secure our stay. As well, we have others that may be interested and will forward your name to them as well. I will be writing a review in the next little bit but I just wanted to send you a quick note to say thanks
Shannon
We had the most amazing time in Cabo, and the resort was much more than we imagined. It looks very nice on the internet, but to see it in person is so much more -- it was truly beautiful. The staff was so friendly and more than willing to assist us with any questions.
We would also like to thank the two of you for all your patience and assistance throughout the planning of our vacation. You were so helpful and really put our minds at ease. We will definitely rent from you again on our next trip to Mexico.
Ed McKenna and Kris Dever, Seattle Washington
What a place!! My girlfriends and I had an exceptional time in Cabo! Villa 3201 was incredible! Spacious (plenty of room for 8 comfortably), clean, updated, warm, and inviting, not to mention the view!!! The catering services we used on site were top notch. I was expecting a Mexican taco bar brought to the villa in aluminum trays and on a more "serve yourself" type fare. Not so! It was a full-on 5 course personally served gourmet meal! What a pleasant surprise! The staff couldn't have been more professional. From the time we stepped off the plane until we got back to the airport! PERFECT! Thank you, Bob, for all your help. You went above and beyond and I so appreciate it! Sorry we didn't ever connect but maybe next time! Take care and thanks again for everything!
Cheers!
Mary B.
The picture is the night of the Mexican taco bar! (I'm in the pink!!) :)
Mary Buntmann, Greenwood Colorado